In this module you will study the effect of stresses that act upon the tissues of the human body. You will evaluate the differing characteristics of human tissues and assess how they cope when looking at all types of stress. This specifically will look at the factors that effect the coping mechanisms, both medical and physical. During the module you will be introduced to available equipment and techniques for assessing these stresses and evaluate their effectiveness and usefulness in the clinical setting. Additionally, in this module you will start to draw links between the mechanical properties of tissue, the factors that affect the functional adaptation under load and their relevance to clinical practice.

A case study report incorporating the application of the module theory to clinical practice of a specific case history.
A Learning Diary reflecting on your work on the module as applied in practice spanning across all activities. Assessment 1 addresses LO 1. Assessment 2 focuses on LO 2 and 3.

This distance learning module explores tissue stress in an engaging and informative way. There are structured live webinars arranged throughout the module to create discussions and allow for formative feedback on tasks. There are active discussion boards used in blackboard which allow for classroom concepts to be debated as well as individual tasks that can be presented in tutorials to gain structured feedback on progress. All pre course reading materials and course documentation will be available through blackboard. It will be necessary for students to engage fully in the Black Board activities and tasks and they are encouraged to participate in the discussion forums within blackboard to enhance the teaching / learning experience. This will consist of several Activities and Tasks, from which students will be asked to actively contribute to electronic based discussions.

1. Demonstrate a complex knowledge and understanding of the mechanical principles including impact forces and tissue stress paradigm in biomechanics.
Analysis, Knowledge and Understanding

2. Apply critical theory from published research around tissue stress to the clinical workplace focusing on pathology and the clinical management of a patient.
Application, Enquiry, Knowledge and Understanding Problem Solving,

3. Explore the effect of loading on tissue and consider tissue adaptation in relation to assessment, diagnosis and management of clinical conditions.
Analysis, Knowledge and Understanding, Problem Solving, Reflection

Standard library and IT facilities.

Core Texts

Watkins J (2014) Fundamental biomechanics of sport and exercise Routledge, ISBN: 9780203066461

Nigg B and Herzog (2007) Biomechanics of the Musculo-skeletal System. John Wiley and Sons ISBN: 978047001 7678

Martin B, Burr D, Sharkey, N and Fyhrie D. (2015) Skeletal Tissue Mechanics. Springer ISBN 149393001

Watkins, J. (2010) Structure and Function of the Musculoskeletal System Image Bank (2nd Ed): Champaign, Illinois: Human Kinetics. ISBN: 0736078908

Recommended Texts

Nigel Mills. (2007) Polymer Foams Handbook: Engineering and Biomechanics Applications and design Guide. Burlington MA USA. Butterworth - Heinemann. ISBN: 9780080475448

Hamil – (2014) Biomechanical basis of human movement 4th ed. Lippincott Williams and Wilkins. ISBN: 9781469891798,

Students have to be either an allied health professional registered with the HCPC, Sports therapist or biomechanist who support allied health professionals or a medical professional. All whom are involved in musculoskeletal practice.

This module specifically looks at the effect of mechanical stresses upon the tissues of the human body. During the module there will be exploration of the differing characteristics of human tissues and investigation of how they cope with medical and physical load. Application to the functional adaptation under load will be studied with relevance to clinical practice.